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Art
April 3, 2025

Malaysian Embassy Brings Epic Ramayana to Prague

The Malaysian Embassy in Prague is hosting "RAM: The Ramayana Story Told Through Indian Classical Music & Dance", a cultural event that brings together diplomats, artists, and the growing Malaysian community to experience the ancient tale of Rama through music and motion.

https://www.expats.cz/czech-news/article/how-prague-s-malaysian-community-is-opening-minds-and-dancing-into-hearts

Art
April 3, 2025

Method Man Unmasked as Stud Muffin Revealed

Method Man, a member of the Wu Tang Clan, has been revealed as the singer behind the mask of Stud Muffin on The Masked Singer. He will move forward to the quarterfinals alongside two other competitors from Group C, including Mad Scientist Monster and Yorkie.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tv/article-14565563/The-Masked-Singer-unmasks-Stud-Muffin-legendary-rap-music-icon-actor.html

Art
April 3, 2025

Mother's Support Fuels Young Artist Laila Khan's Dreams

Laila Khan Furniturewalla, a young artist, credits her mother Sundri Khan for recognizing her talent and predicting she would become an artist. Khan's words of encouragement have inspired Laila to pursue her passion for art.

https://www.livemint.com/entertainment/laila-khan-furniturewalla-sundri-khan-feroz-khantold-me-you-are-going-to-be-an-artist-11743687537609.html

Art
April 3, 2025

Naidu Vows to Promote Andhra Pradesh Culture Globally

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has promised efforts to protect the interests of artists and promote the state's cultural heritage at a global level, aiming to showcase its rich cultural diversity internationally.

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/cm-naidu-promises-efforts-to-promote-aps-cultural-heritage-at-global-level-1870582

Art
April 3, 2025

Punjab Minister Cracks Down on Unlicensed Theatres

Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has emphasized the importance of theatres as family entertainment points, urging owners to provide quality recreation to people. She stated that theatre owners who violate their undertakings will face disciplinary action and no one is allowed to run a theatre without a licence. The minister plans to conduct surprise visits to theatres across the district to ensure compliance with regulations, while also collaborating with deputy commissioners and district administration to monitor the situation.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1297366-azma-warns-theatre-owners-against-violation-of-undertaking

Art
April 3, 2025

South Korea Unveils Global Dance Law Guide

The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will introduce a new guide to copyright laws for choreographic works at the World Intellectual Property Organization's Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights in Geneva, Switzerland. The guide will be discussed with major countries including the US, China, and Brazil, and is available in English on the ministry's website and the Korea Copyright Commission's website.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-04-03/entertainment/kpop/Culture-Ministry-to-protect-choreography-copyrights/2276756

Art
April 2, 2025

Alexandre de Betak's We Are Ona Pop-Up Spectacle

LANDMARK in Hong Kong hosted a one-night-only pop-up experience with designer Alexandre de Betak and World's Best Female Chef Elena Reygadas as part of the exclusive We Are Ona collaboration. The event, held during Art Basel Hong Kong week, featured 1,500 handcrafted ceramic pieces and a 30-meter-long lighting sculpture, alongside an 8-course menu by Chef Reygadas and expertly curated wine pairings by Luca Pronzato. The evening attracted a star-studded guest list including Lauren Tsai, Takashi Murakami, and Dr. (no name mentioned).

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2025/04/02/landmark-hosts-a-one-night-spectacle-of-art-design-culinary-innovation/372297

Art
April 2, 2025

Arts Programs Boost High School Graduation Rates

Researchers at George Mason University found that students participating in arts programs were more likely to graduate from high school and less likely to be suspended compared to non-participants. Lead researcher Adam Winsler attributes this to various theories, but specific reasons are not mentioned in the provided context.

https://whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-school-district-arts-programs-los-angeles/

Art
April 2, 2025

Ballet Star Born in San Martín, Argentina

The dancer was born in San Martín, Buenos Aires Province, and trained at the prestigious Teatro Colón ballet school in Buenos Aires from age six before joining the school's company at 14.

https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/culture/ballet-dancer-marianela-nunez-honoured-with-obe-from-king-charles-iii.phtml